Job#: 3040382 Job Description: Data Scientist Professional
Location: McLean, Virginia (Onsite)
Role Overview
We are seeking a Quantitative Analytics Professional for the Multi-Family Division. This role is responsible for the development and execution of statistical models and applications that support business and risk decisions. The position is a critical part of developing robust and interpretable models for portfolio risk management.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop analytical methods and models related to the collateral underlying the mortgages in the portfolio.
- Conduct research on enhancements to existing models and apply industry-standard processes.
- Provide detailed and practical solutions to a range of demanding problems.
- Implement statistical models in efficient software languages and code model prototypes for test cases.
- Coordinate testing through model implementation, conduct back-tests to monitor model performance, and perform stress tests to validate forecast results.
- Provide modeling and analytical support to a line of business or product area.
- Prepare documentation for technical analytics and rationale to comply with model oversight and support model review for approval.
- Work under limited direction to independently resolve issues and develop solutions.
Required Qualifications
Education: A Master's degree in quantitative finance, statistics, economics, or a related quantitative field is required.
Experience: 0-2 years of equivalent work experience is required. Candidates must have experience with modeling, including model testing and model development. Hands-on experience is crucial.
Technical Skills: Coursework or work experience applying predictive modeling techniques from finance, statistics, mathematics, data science, or computer programming to large data sets. Experience writing statistical or optimization programs in languages such as SAS, Python, R, SQL, or MATLAB is necessary. Experience working with large data sets and relational databases is also required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in statistical model development and implementation is preferred.
- Experience with software development and system setup for model application is preferred.
Keys to Success
- Exceptional quantitative and analytics skills.
- Strong knowledge of statistical models, tools, and techniques.
- Strong programming skills.
- Strong communication skills.
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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